Identification-character

Guides

• Pseudopolydesmus canadensis

  Canadian Flat-back Millipede, Canadian flat-backed millipede

  Pseudopolydesmus canadensis is a species of flat-backed millipede in the family Polydesmidae, characterized by a prominent black mid-dorsal stripe running along its body. The species is native to North America, with established populations in Canada and the United States, and has been introduced to Europe including Germany. It is one of the more commonly observed millipede species in its range, with over 2,200 documented observations on community science platforms.

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